Best chests of drawers and bedside tables for HMOs
Updated 27 October 2026 · Shortlisted from 139 listings across 1 UK supplier
In short
Best overall: Hallingford 5 Drawer Chest White Gloss Bedroom Furniture, £150 at Cheap Furniture Warehouse. Best value: Seville 3 Drawer Chest White Storage Organiser Bedroom Furniture, £42. Premium pick: Crawford 3 Piece Bedroom Set Wardrobe 4 Drawer Chest Bedside Package Deal UK, £319.99.
Across the 139 matching listings we screened from 2 UK suppliers, most cost £65–£189 and the middle price is £115. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
Chests of drawers, bedside tables and bedroom sets make up most of an HMO room pack after the bed. This shortlist comes from UK supplier feeds, so you can compare single pieces and multi-piece sets across the market price spread before you furnish several rooms.
Below we cover what HMO furniture guides tend to leave out: the standards that apply to storage furniture, the room size rules, and how HMRC treats first furnishing versus replacement.
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Best overall Hallingford 5 Drawer Chest White Gloss Bedroom Furniture
Hallingford 5 Drawer Chest White Gloss Bedroom Furniture
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
The Hallingford 5 Drawer Chest keeps your bedroom organised with plenty of storage for everything from socks to jumpers. There are five generous drawers that give clothes room to breathe, so you can separate gym kit, nightwear and everyday essentials without…
Crawford 3 Piece Bedroom Set Wardrobe 4 Drawer Chest Bedside Package Deal UK
Crawford · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
Amazing value, this 3 piece Crawford bedroom furniture set from Very Home allows you to give your sleep space a country cottage makeover in one easy purchase.
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
The Digby Bedside Table gives you a handy drawer and surface right where you need them, so your book, phone and glasses are within reach when you're winding down for the night.
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
As fashionable as the clothes you'll store away in it, this Lisson chest of drawers by Very Home has a tall, narrow design that provides plenty of storage on a small footprint.A breathtaking white finish freshens up your sleep space, while the matching…
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
Item Description:Compact Storage Solution with Modern DesignThe Panama 5 Drawer Chest in contemporary grey offers smart organisation for smaller bedrooms.
Seville 3 Drawer Chest White Storage Organiser Bedroom Furniture
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
The Seville 3 Drawer Chest gives you useful storage in a compact footprint that works in tight spaces. It's ideal for second bedrooms, student accommodation, or anywhere you need organised drawer space without taking up too much floor area.
Oslo 8 Drawer Chest White Modern and Spacious Bedroom Storage Solution
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
The Oslo 8 Drawer Chest gives you plenty of organised storage without taking up valuable floor space in your bedroom. It's a wide, low design with eight smooth-glide drawers that keep folded clothes sorted and easy to find.
Brisbane 5 drawer Chest Oak Storage Organiser Bedroom Furniture
Cheap Furniture Warehouse · Sold by Cheap Furniture Warehouse
The Brisbane 5 Drawer Chest helps you tackle bedroom clutter without taking up excessive floor space. It's designed to give you proper storage where folded clothes, underwear and accessories have a dedicated place.
What national HMO rules cover, and what they do not
In England, national HMO rules set standards for bedroom sizes, kitchens, washing facilities and fire precautions rather than a list of bedroom furniture. The 2018 licence conditions require at least 6.51 sq m for one person aged over 10 and 10.22 sq m for two, and floor under a ceiling below 1.5 m does not count.
If you do furnish, items you supply must be safe and kept in repair. Landlord guides typically list a bed, mattress, wardrobe, drawers and curtains for a furnished room, but check your council's amenity standards, which can add local requirements.
Standards for chests of drawers and bedside tables
BS EN 14749:2016+A1:2022 covers the safety of domestic storage furniture, and BSI's summary confirms it includes stability requirements. Ask the supplier whether a chest is tested to it, and fit any anti-tip fixing supplied.
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 set fire resistance levels for upholstered furniture. A wooden or board chest of drawers is not the focus, but upholstered chairs, headboards and cushions in a room set are. UKALA lists curtains and carpets as outside the regulations.
First furnishing versus replacement for tax
HMRC's replacement of domestic items relief covers the replacement of moveable furniture, furnishings, appliances and kitchenware. It does not cover the initial purchase when you first furnish a property. A like-for-like replacement is deductible, an improvement is capped at the like-for-like cost, and delivery or disposal costs can be included.
If you buy a three-piece bedroom set to replace worn items, keep the invoice split by item so the claim is clear. Your accountant can confirm how this applies.
Questions people ask
What is the best chests of drawers and bedside tables for hmos in the UK?
On our shortlist, the Hallingford 5 Drawer Chest White Gloss Bedroom Furniture is the best overall pick at £150 from Cheap Furniture Warehouse. For a tighter budget, the Seville 3 Drawer Chest White Storage Organiser Bedroom Furniture (£42) is our best-value choice.
How much should I pay for chests of drawers and bedside tables for hmos?
Most of the 139 UK listings we screened sit between £65 and £189, with a middle price of £115. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
Can a business reclaim VAT on chests of drawers and bedside tables for hmos?
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
Where can I buy chests of drawers and bedside tables for hmos for a business?
The picks here come from Cheap Furniture Warehouse. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
What furniture must an HMO landlord provide in a bedroom?
National HMO rules in England focus on room sizes, kitchens, bathrooms and fire safety rather than a furniture list. Check your council's amenity standards and your licence conditions.
Do chests of drawers need a fire safety label?
Not usually, because the 1988 regulations target upholstered furniture. Upholstered items in a bedroom set, such as headboards or chairs, should carry the permanent label.
Can I claim tax relief when I first furnish an HMO?
Not under the replacement of domestic items relief, which only covers replacing items. HMRC's guidance says it does not apply to the initial purchase.
Which standard covers chest of drawers stability?
BS EN 14749:2016+A1:2022 sets safety requirements for domestic storage furniture, including stability. Ask the supplier if the model is tested to it.